Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School serves the southeast part of Cherry Hill, NJ, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School's student population of 455 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#28 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
34%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Not explicitly mentioned
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School is ranked #28 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richard Stockton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School?
455 students attend Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School?
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School offer ?
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School part of?
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School is part of Cherry Hill School District.
In what neighborhood is Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School located?
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School is located in the Greentree neighborhood of Cherry Hill, NJ. There are 3 other public schools located in Greentree.
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